U.S. exports of High-Speed Steel Bars & Rods, Hot-Rolled in Irregularly Wound Coils (HS 722710) totaled $404K in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHot-rolled bars and rods of high-speed steel supplied in irregularly wound coils represent a semi-finished feedstock form used by downstream processors to produce cutting tools, drill bits, and milling inserts. The entire heading classifies under a single US tariff line, 7227100000, simplifying entry but concentrating Section 232 exposure. Austria is the leading supplier to the US market — a reflection of that country's established specialty steel industry — with Australia and Brazil also recorded as sources. Grade verification against recognized HSS designations (such as M2 or T1) is standard practice for this product.
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Irregularly wound coils (also called 'rod in coil') are a hot-rolling output form distinct from straight bars or precision-wound coils. They are typically further processed — drawn, annealed, or cut — by the importer or a downstream converter. This form distinction is classification-determinative: straight bars and rods of high-speed steel fall under heading 7228, not 7227.
Austria hosts several globally recognized specialty steel producers with long-established HSS production capabilities, including grades optimized for cutting tool applications. Their technical reputation and consistent grade certification make Austrian HSS rod a preferred source for US tool manufacturers requiring tight compositional tolerances.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.1M of High-Speed Steel Bars & Rods, Hot-Rolled in Irregularly Wound Coils and exported $3.6M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7227
Subheading 722710 · $404K of $3.5M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7227100000 | Bars & Rods, High-Speed Steel, Irreg Coils, Hot-Roll | $172K | 14.25% | 28.50% | $25K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7227100000 | Bars & Rods, High-Speed Steel, Irreg Coils, Hot-Roll | $404K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Italy and India together take 53% of it.
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